Leading From The Lockers - Guided Journal
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What’s inside...
Leading From The Lockers - Guided Journal by John Maxwell is a companion workbook designed to help teenagers and young adults develop leadership skills and apply the principles outlined in Maxwell's book 'Developing the Leader Within You'. The journal includes a series of prompts, exercises, and questions that encourage self-reflection and personal growth. It aims to inspire young readers to take charge of their lives, set goals, and lead by example, regardless of their age or position. The guided journal format provides a structured approach for users to explore their leadership potential and document their journey towards becoming effective leaders. Inspirational vignettes, encouraging Bible verses, and thought-provoking questions guide tweens in developing their leadership skills through journaling. Sections on prioritizing, problem-solving, positive change, planning for the future, and relationship-building help tweens realize their potential as leaders today and in the future. Two-color text boxes, line drawings, and graphic icons make for a very strong interior design.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-12
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some qualities you admire in a leader you know? How can you develop these qualities in yourself?
If you had the chance to lead a group project at school, what would be the first thing you would do? Why?
Can you share a time when you felt like a leader? What did you learn from that experience?
How do you think being a good leader can help you in school and outside of school?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the book’s themes to their personal experiences. This enhances understanding and retains their interest. Be an active listener, showing enthusiasm in their responses to foster a supportive conversation environment. Validate their thoughts and feelings, relating them back to key points from the book, to help them connect their experiences to broader leadership principles. Use examples from the book to discuss real-life applications of leadership and development. This creates a practical understanding of the concepts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Leadership skills
Explanation: The guided journal encourages children to reflect on their daily experiences and identify moments where they can take leadership, even in small ways.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills at school or in group activities by taking initiative, helping to organize tasks, or supporting their peers.
Example Lesson: Self-reflection
Explanation: Through various prompts and activities, the journal guides children in assessing their strengths and weaknesses, fostering a habit of introspective thinking.
Real-World Application: This habit can help children make informed decisions, improve their emotional intelligence, and handle conflicts more effectively in their social circles.
Example Lesson: Goal setting
Explanation: The journal includes sections where children can set personal goals, plan the steps to achieve them, and monitor their progress.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of setting objectives and the discipline required to achieve them, skills that are transferable to academic achievements and personal growth.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Children are encouraged to take ownership of the journaling process, fostering a sense of responsibility for their thoughts and actions.
Real-World Application: This sense of responsibility can translate to better personal responsibility in tasks such as homework, chores, and in their interactions with others.